I Trained Like "Roger Federer" for 30 Days

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I trained like tennis professional Roger Federer for 30 days to see what it takes to become a tennis pro. Tennis was much tougher than iexpected and requires a huge amount of patience and perserverance. I hope you enjoy!
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[@alastairtheduke]

For everyone just starting tennis, this is a great example of how disheartening it can feel, especially in the beginning. Don't give up, you will fall in love with the game ilke Ben did. Tennis needs more people in love with it. Great job Ben!

[@Reedfender]

Also to keep in mind his growth is tremendous. Don't feel bad if you don't look like him after 2 months unless you put in the same work - hours and intensity with the right instruction

[@A_justify]

The fact that he puts in so much work ethic just to make these videos and without getting the recognition of which that he deserves, he still keeps creating the bangers, is honestly insane. Keep up the grind.

[@MaddDaWgggggg]

8 straight games **

[@anacap007]

In 60 days, you accomplished a lot of technical improvements. The missing ingredient is experience and that is something you can't compress into a shorter amount of time. Once you get past all the technical aspects of hitting particular shots, you have to know how to connect them in order to win points. Learning how to identify when you can go on offense, defense and neutral exchanges. Keep it up. Would love to see where you are after one year's time. Post an update!

[@tennisbrothers]

Love this :) keep it up 👍 massive improvement

[@BenEcho]

Thanks brother!

[@andre-px8rv]

I’m impressed how much you improved in one session. Mad props

[@graymouser64]

You should also work a bit on your tennis theory. It is a bit embarrassing when you say "set" instead of "game". Also watching tennis can teach you a lot about strategy. But you achieved the most important things - you had fun, and you made progress. Keep going!

[@BenEcho]

Haha yes I know! I actually do know the difference but for whatever reason when I was recording that audio section I kept saying set 😅 I appreciate it.

[@petrbolatzky5821]

Lmao embarrassing? Chillll

[@juanmanuelgarcia8577]

This is the most passive aggressive KZbin comment I’ve ever read

[@simpilot001]

Man has no one ever made a mistake saying something slightly off?

[@stinkmod2297]

@@petrbolatzky5821 thats what i was thinking to lol, but it wasnt to be rude lol

[@HartmannTennis]

This is honestly the most well edited, best story telling, great idea, and funniest tennis video I’ve ever seen. You REALLY outdid yourself with this one. Thanks for this jem of a video!

[@mvmelitecontracting2440]

Great video! Love to see the progression in 60 days. Quite impressive. I know in the comments, it was already posted the difference between game and set. Also, it’s not a walkover but a changeover. A walkover is when your opponent withdraws from the match before it starts and you get an automatic win. Change over is when you change sides after each odd game.

[@BenEcho]

I kind of just made up the name walkover but I forgot it already had a meaning! Damn haha thanks for the info.

[@atulsingh958]

Amazing for the fact that you kept it absolutely real....and there was no heroic end to the videos wherein you started playing like roger federer after training for 60 days.... Loved the effort and loved the love that you have for federer

[@tijgertjekonijnwordopgegeten]

It is pretty difficult to fake being able to play as well Roger. But regardless it was a good video.

[@ninjagamer9518]

I always get so excited when I see your videos pop up. Thanks so much for your work it's really appreciated!

[@natehubbard5062]

thank you for sharing Ben. as a 16 year old who switched to 1 hand almost two years ago, I can still remember the feeling of whiffing every time you tried to hit it, it takes a LOT of mental strength, much more than physical to learn something like that. You never grow until you learn, and you grew so much in those 60 days, good work Ben. You have a good name to tennis

[@dannyng6004]

This was an entertaining watch for me. Great job on the editing and putting together an inspiring story. I've been playing tennis on and off for years and haven't had much coaching so all of my learning have come from social tennis and watching youtube. Keep up the good work and wish you the best in your tennis/youtube career! Just keep playing and challenge yourself in leagues if you can.

[@oiiw]

You entertained me a lot. Nice video bro. 👏🏽 At first, I thought that this is a tribute to RF. I just got sad in Roger’s retirement part. But I reminisced my tennis days while watching your training video. You made me happy in this video, thank you. 🖤

[@amelia_c1750]

Amazing video! Well put together and love to see the improvement.

[@OGHydraa]

Wow! What a video! I love the balance between fun and information. For a short space of time you've done super well! Keep it up, consistency comes with muscle memory and practice.

[@nationalenquirer1926]

Great attempt. Enjoyed watching. Tennis is a game of consistency, only achieved by millions of ball hitting and muscle memory. One hand back hand is probably the hardest shot to master but so satisfying when you score off it.

[@bsinghgill]

Great video mate. Roger actually used the RF97A, the heaviest in the Prostaff range. Keep at it, you came a long way. I’ve been playing for a while, but still have a lot to learn!

[@LunarEclipsism1]

I'm actually glad he got that part wrong, because the RF signature edition of the pro staff is substantially heavier. He nearly got derailed by tendonitis as it is, the RF97 would have destroyed his shoulder

[@kkt391]

Excellent video! If you continue to play Tennis Ben one thing would start helping you to improve your game drastically is the implementation of split steps. You are already doing excellent with most shots with the spacing and split steps would buy you so much time to set yourself up properly for the next shot.

[@smokinjoe4684]

Great content. Immediately subd. As someone who completely fell for Tennis during Covid, this hit me in the feels. Highly addictive game especially so when someone helps ya out.

[@kingduggo8453]

I was just waiting for a new Ben echo video I was so excited when the notification popped up , I was like yes another Ben echo video I can watch a thousands times. Great video love your stuff mate keep it going.

[@BenEcho]

I appreciate you!

[@skyesthelimit3519]

hi ben im a huge fan

[@gnarfish5555]

Very nice!! I've played tennis for over 20+ years and it's always amazing how this sport has evolved. Love your videos!!

[@sdvinteriors_designstudio]

Keep up the good work Ben, awesome video and love the cameo from Matt 👏🎾

[@AGuyWithAnOpinion]

Great Job on the vid, I love watching you on Australian Ninja Warrior. Did you end up doing NCL this year and if so where did you come? Thankyou and please keep posting

[@skibbedypappow4579]

Tennis is extremely difficult to learn and get good at. The speed play which you improved is seriously impressive, especially with one handed backhands and serves. Good shit my man

[@bobonbikes1112]

Well done Ben, great video! One of the other big factor of your game would be getting a more friendly racket! There is a reason many club players never play with their hero’s rackets. The skill level, accuracy and feel they have for ball is way beyond ours. A friendly and more compliment racket would allow you to unlock you next level of tennis, fun and love of the game!

[@edreyes5381]

Ben, I have played Tennis for many years and have never seen anyone improve as quickly as you did. I believe you definitely have what it takes!! Continue taking lessons from good coaches. I also want to say I rarely have had so much fun watching a video. You are a very talented human being and definitely someone who enjoys life. Many blessings to you. Always keep God in your heart and mind. He will never fail you!

[@lkjkhfggd]

I used to play Tennis in high school and college. Recently I've been picking it up again and thinking I should invest in a coach for at least a few sessions. This video definitely makes me think this is true. My shots all seem okay, but there's no doubt dozens of things a coach could be correcting in just a single hour.

[@simaovazpinto2106]

Wow this was so good to watch!! Really well done Ben!

[@BenEcho]

Haha thanks for kicking my butt! Stoked to have you part of the video.

[@pedroserpa9625]

Absolutely great video. Very funny and inspiring. Made more addicted to tennis than I already was. Congrats!

[@TheSparkythespark]

This is so entertaining! Great content Ben, keep at it!

[@mitsako1]

From someone that has been playing tennis for 10 years. For a guy that doesn't know the difference between a game and a set (meaning you are so new to the game) your gameplay is astonishing. The progress you showed within so few days was amazing. I could easily see you beat 90% of the players in my club who have trained on average for years. I am amazed at your efforts and progress. You rock!

[@thelettuceuk]

Great inspiring video Ben, love your dedication! Just you were playing Games not Sets (a set = first one to 6 games). You can trust this info as am literally from Wimbledon(it’s my hometown 😄)

[@BenEcho]

Haha you are totally right!! I clearly need another 30 days to understand the rules.

[@Ollie_1997]

Awesome video mate! tennis is a great sport, keep at it!

[@OutbackYGO]

Been so hyped for this one Ben :D

[@joelariasdiaz6991]

This kind of videos showcase how complex this sport is. 2 months of not stopping hard work in orden to win a serve game! You definitely should continue playing

[@b.lakeberg7456]

Nice video! Tennis is an awesome skill sport with many opportunities to enjoy the journey of learning the game. I am happy you enjoyed the lessons and plan to keep playing.

[@djbakasan]

Simao def looks like he’s sandbagging at times, very relaxed non full speed swings, fairly casual run downs, etc. Few clips he’s clearly taking a more full intensity shot, but even in those I suspect he’s leaving a ton in the tank. For 60 days though, full credit where it’s due, you made tremendous progress for sure.

[@simaovazpinto2106]

😂

[@nijiak]

@@simaovazpinto2106 all the best in your tennis career dude!

[@simaovazpinto2106]

@@nijiak aw thanks man 🥲

[@ale03000]

Amazing progress in just 2 months as this is one of the hardest sport to learn or be good at. Most beginners can't even hit proper ground strokes in the court or hold a rally in the same time frame. You'll be really good in 1 year of training keep it up man 😎

[@johnschrader8363]

This was a really good Video Ben. I hope you're gonna post more tennis content in the future :).

[@ElectricEnzo]

Great video Ben! 🥳

[@gstaritsky]

Good work on court and really entertaining video. Subscribed. P.s. Roger, thanks!

[@stomo838]

your the true goat Ben!!! Great vid

[@Wincoww]

Love your videos & Maplestory BGM is such nostalgia 😊

[@HartmannTennis]

Checked out the rest of your channel, and wow. Definitely subbing, cheers!

[@michaelboyko5024]

I've put you the thumb up before it was 4:05 on the screen, that's a splendid show! Thanks a lot for the great work!

[@jadedFk]

Fantastic videos Ben! Keep them coming :)

[@gracechriston8180]

Way beyond tribute to roger, it is what he expects his fans to do rather than fighting in comment section. Thank you man.

[@omen9692]

That first training session I was already impressed, especially cause tennis has such a high skill ceiling.

[@JoeBarnesAuthor]

"Games" not "Sets" Ben

[@oliverli7257]

Hey man this video was great, came from Anton’s channel. Been playing tennis for my whole life and the reason youre probably experiencing tendonitis is that Fed’s racket is extremely heavy, especially for a beginner. Also, playing with a one hander will also exacerbate tendonitis so you have to be really careful with the technique youre using. Switch to continental for the backhand and I’d recommend switching down to a lighter racket like the Clash 100 Pro.

[@bentso3249]

Great video ! Sure people come to watch this video are Roger's fans. I am a big fan who love Roger's elegancy and the one hand backhand. I have watched hours of videos of Roger's forehand, backhand, foot work and serving etc. You have gained significant progress in 30 days. Big credits to coach Andre, I really need a good coach like Andre to practice with for 30 days ! If you wonder why you lost those matches, because you did not apply the same swings in the matches from your practice sessions. 30 days of practice is not enough to get you the muscle memory to beat more experienced players.

[@julian.kollataj]

Nice transformation! :) Lucky to have seen Federer play twice in London, and then met him in Finland at Jarkko Nieminen’s retirement match. :)

[@Peter-hn9yv]

Work a lot on the footwork and timing, and you’ll play a lot better, so far you got the fundamental strokes down in such a short time, that is good!!

[@jackhaworth1324]

Commenting for the algo. Great video Ben - my first watch of your channel and already feels like I know you. Your progress was exceptional for only two months of tennis and your approach to training and the sport is wonderful. All the best - and let me know if you head to London and want to hit! I played tennis at a similar level to Andre and am a fully qualified coach (and have a one-handed backhand too - we can discuss how much better it looks!) and would love to be involved if you decide to stop over. Love hearing that you will carry on with tennis, too. The game just gained a great ambassador.

[@BenEcho]

Hey jack i appreciate that a lot! I’d love to spend some time over that way one day soon.

[@TheKuno]

love to see you back

[@AJdada815]

There were some really good returns though against Simao, well done!!

[@StringxFN]

The part where he faked to squeeze the orange. It got me for a second. Anyway this video is great because I'm starting to learn how to play tennis and this video tells you tips and stuff. Great video 👍

[@Justin.002]

Dude, YES! The community of tennis players is so proud of you right now.

[@macot79]

Fantastic video Ben!

[@thalesnunes3557]

Please do more, i would watch a hole hour of this

[@yannisk8584]

It’s a nice idea to show this to beginners and your will to learn tennis! Not to criticize you but I’m learning tennis even if I have played for over 10 years. You can always improve

[@benwal2496]

my name is ben and i love playing tennis and have been playing 3 years so far so this video was really cool and inspirational to me :)

[@scozember]

At first I thought it was a meme or something but you really put the effort into this. Amazing!

[@AntonZlatkov]

Set or game?

[@Alan-gt5lr]

I think playing live points is very important for getting better. You have to play competitvely sometimes to get alot better. Competing in a tourney could help.

[@AATCTennis]

Love the hat Andre. Super Coach

[@Zenavesta]

Nicely done for a 2 month progression! Can we get an update video, if you’ve still been playing?

[@ElijahTheBoss]

This video was so awesome!!!

[@smithjoshua99]

As someone who's been playing for the last 8 years, and played in college.......it just becomes a lifestyle. I'd play every day if my body would let me. You'll meet some of the coolest people in your life in this sport. So so happy we have a new friend to this community!

[@Largaeditz]

I have been working out by lifting Wright for 1 and a halv month and is very fit bc I have been training a lotta of other stuff for many many years and I am 15, and you inspire me to work out every day, but I have a problem. What exercises att you doing for biceps and triceps, and I onöy have dumbells and no gym🥲

[@maddie.andrews]

As a huge Federer fan I loved this video so much

[@benjaminjensen111]

also you should have practised half-court to start with this to improve skill and technique. it does wonders

[@rufittawah7009]

incredible effort

[@christiandelapena8623]

Funniest tennis sh_t in KZbin. Great job bro. We all love Roger!

[@justineztv909]

will for the 60 days training? its good but it better if you played 3 to 4 days a week with other players, if you can return in a stable way 5 to 8 times "rally" that's a huge improvement, sometimes the errors kill as and don't likely see it,

[@MPTennis]

Impressive tennis and KZbin skills. Keep up the great work and maybe we will meet up on the tennis court some day. 😁

[@bengray5013]

Couple of things, it's a game not a set (a set is first to 6 or 7 games) and fed used the RF97 not the PS97... Apart from that though it's really good progress, try preparing your racquet take back a little earlier (that will help you massively) and keep enjoying the learning process (it never stops no matter your level) 🎾

[@MikeJackson-mx6nq]

This help me with my training

[@Android18uk]

The walkovers are such a brilliant idea. Surprised Kyrgios didn't think of it first.

[@blackspiderman1887]

hes a quick learner. i tried teaching someone this and they took forever to learn.

[@michaelboyko5024]

8:45 you're in good hands, first study a steady position serve, only then add legs into action

[@crgb2]

A game is not a set, great video

[@arasus3234]

Inspiring!!

[@TravelPortugalBrasilTPB]

Great work, thanks :)

[@zecaabraao6380]

The thing about this sport is that the more you play and get better the more you like it.

[@gouveia305]

Excellent video! Very entertaining and motivating!! Wish you all the best and if you are in California let’s play someday 😃

[@biggestbeans6138]

When you say set do you mean game?

[@toriko2075]

9:44, in another video, a guy said if you played with a pro's racquet, it'd be like playing with a wood plank. Very stiff. It's because pros can generate a huge amount of pawer effortlessly. What they need though is control, which you can get by raising the RA of the racket, among other things. Otherwise, great video. Your work is excellent.

[@thomas_iv3634]

using a pro staff as a first racket is tough thats impressive

[@AndersRiedel]

One of the fastest learners I've ever seen!

[@unclevee9113]

60 days in the world of tennis is very short, your improvement is definitely impressive.

[@bhuwanbansal]

60 days is definitely not enough. I’ve been playing tennis for about 13 years and it still takes me 2 hours to get back to my prime if I have not played for a month or two. Make sure when you are prepping for the ball you visualize how you will hit it. It really helps me. You can’t just swing the same way for every ball. For high balls if you’re attacking you can go a little flatter and low shots add more top spin. Your serve maybe going in with power however your grip and position where you serve from is incorrect. But keep playing and work with your coach and you will be much better in a year.

[@craigmckernan4056]

Great start to your tennis journey. Find more players near your skill level and you’ll find it vastly more enjoyable.

[@user-zv8tp7tr6q]

Great video, It was a joy to watch it, subscribed.

[@neminho6070]

What a great video! I have no choice but to subscribe!

[@skuzmanovic3227]

Correction, 20 grand slams, not 21. Novak Djokovic has 21,Rafael Nadal 22. 2nd correction, he doesn't have total of 6 years at Number One position. 310 weeks is less than 6 years. Novak Djokovic has over 7 years, Rafael barely 4 years.

[@twinwankel]

You picked the hardest sport to train like a pro. Fed has the perfect technique and he is absolutely the GOAT. However, tennis is so technical that you just can't away with just being athletic. You have to be good at everything, timing, coordination, athletic ability, endurance, strategy, and a feel for the game. I think foot work is your number 1 problem. You don't split step well and you don't bounce around enough. But I admit that in 60 days you did great. Most ppl would not have committed so much time to the endeavor and played once or twice a week. My own journey, which is still going on, it's been seven years and I have reached around intermediate to advanced level tennis. But it will take some time to get to even an intermediate level. You are somewhere between a beginner and intermediate. I would hope you develop a love of the game and continue on your journey. Best of luck.

[@MRRS-pb5xz]

21 grand slams? 20.He is an amazing player, the most elegant tennis player of all time, and along Rafa and Novak he gave us the best seasons of tennis that there have been in history.

[@pencilcheck]

yea, for someone who probably just pick up a racquet (I guess), for 30 days you did really well. I wouldn't imagine myself doing this much serve and playing like how you play if that is my first time picking up a racquet and train for 30 days.